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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 125 together. I am advised by my Office that it has commissioned a scoping report on options and recommendations, within the parameters of the Public Spending Code, for the future economic appraisal of investment in capital flood relief schemes.  This scoping report will help to inform consideration by the OPW of the circumstances in which the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised, in respect of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin, that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as it is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas.  Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council (WCC) on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works' €1 billion flood relief investment programme, and on completion will protect 236 properties in the town. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tender documentation for Bailieborough Garda Station has been completed. The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting the approval of An Garda Síochána to invite tenders from already qualified construction contractors. Following award of a contract construction will take about 20 months to complete. The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The works to facilitate the reopening of Rush Garda Station have been completed. The opening of the Station is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted by the Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. On foot of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The works to Fitzgibbon St Garda Station are being carried out in two phases. The first phase, which involved mainly external works, was completed in 2019. The contract for the second phase was awarded on 16 December 2019 and works commenced on site in January 2020.  The second phase works involve a full internal refurbishment and repair of the building which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: `The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have not entered into lease arrangements with co-working real estate companies.  A number of licences have been agreed with companies in respect of serviced offices to meet urgent, specialised, generally short term requirements which cannot be met from within the existing portfolio or through traditional lease arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Protection Commissioner (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Data Protection Commission Office in Portarlington is a leased property.  Therefore Landlord permission is required for works such as those proposed.  On 21 October OPW wrote to the landlord of the property requesting permission to carry out the proposed works.  On 3 November the Landlord reverted to OPW seeking technical information.  This information is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together. Wexford County Council (WCC) is progressing the Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works, under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme, and on completion will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State. These include office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses and others.  As would be normal for a portfolio of that size, there are a small number of non-operational or vacant properties and sites around the country.  At present, there are just over 80...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme commenced in 2013 when the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with Cork City Council, appointed consultants to develop proposals to deal with the flood risk that existed in Cork City. The scheme was originally part of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme.  As it became clear, however, that a solution could be advanced for Blackpool ahead of the Lower...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 to 174, inclusive, together. I am advised that the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted by the Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have not entered into lease arrangements with co-working real estate companies. A number of licences have been agreed with companies in respect of serviced offices to meet urgent, specialised, generally short term requirements which cannot be met from within the existing portfolio or through traditional lease arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group has taken a number of significant decisions since its establishment. The scope of work undertaken to date includes: - Implementing targeted maintenance at five locations on the River...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is working closely with other key stakeholders, including the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to examine the issues relating to access in the Phoenix Park. The Steering Group meet on a regular basis, to oversee the process of developing new transport and mobility options for the Park and by engaging with these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that works to Ballyporeen Garda Station, including refurbishment of the Station toilet and painting of the public office, have recently been completed. In addition, re-decoration of the married quarters and ground maintenance was carried out earlier in 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (11 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following table shows the rents paid by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of Government Departments and certain Agencies to date in 2020. In the timeframe given for answering this PQ, it was not possible to compile all of the historical data from 2016 – 2019. This information will be forwarded within the coming week. It should be noted that the figures include some...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (11 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if notices, circulars or guidance have issued to Limerick City and County Council on the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35478/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 337 together. The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established in early 2016 by the Government to support existing plans in place and planned to address flooding and to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is chaired by the Office of Public Works and meets...